Travel focused lifestyle blog featuring recipe, family and garden content
Here in Northern Michigan, we pride ourselves on our beer. In fact, the Travel Channel has just announced Traverse City, MI as one of the Top 7 Beer Destinations. A long history of brewing has existed in Michigan dating as … Read more
This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the GB Lyfe Pram Travel System to facilitate my review. My life has changed considerably since the birth of my first child. Not … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Isn’t it funny how little boys are drawn like magnets to things that move? I think it’s built into their nature. … Read more
I’ve never had any desire to visit Las Vegas, only knowing the city as an adult’s playground. I wasn’t turned off by the idea but it wasn’t a place I would pick for a vacation destination either. Imagine my surprise when … Read more
“Having a baby is like getting a tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it’s what you want before you commit.” Elizabeth Gilbert wrote this quote in her book Eat Pray Love. Her sister told her this … Read more
This month Netflix debuted the first season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Brought to us from “30 Rock” executive producers, Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the comedy series follows Kimmy Schmidt, one of four women rescued from a doomsday cult. She decides … Read more
One of the strongest reflections of any culture, any place, is it’s cuisine. With it’s distinct asian influences, Polynesian staples and penchant for fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the island of Kauai is a haven for foodies and casual travelers alike. … Read more
A common comparison between smartphones these days is screen size. Bigger screen normally means bigger device, but what happens when you get rid of the border around the screen? You get the Sharp AQUOS Crystal, with an eye catching unique, edgeless design … Read more
The Christmas Season is upon us! Can you believe it’s already that time? Another year, another month spent finding the perfect gift for loved ones. It can be a challenge to find a gift that will make their faces light up the … Read more
One of the things I love about Disney movies is that they’re packed with positive messages to young viewers. In an age where kids have access to some truly questionable programming, its a relief to know exactly what you’re getting … Read more
This weekend my Mom let me have an awesome party. I got to invite over four of my cousins and two friends too. It wasn’t a birthday party, or even a Halloween party, it was something much better – a toy party! My … Read more
According to the CDC, approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. That’s 12.7 million kids. There are numerous health risks associated with obesity at a young age including: increased risk of heart disease high blood pressure diabetes … Read more
When people think of Alaska the images they conjure up tend to differ. Some think of a mother moose and her calf, some picture glaciers and mountains, others imagine days spent boating and fishing King Salmon, Halibut and Rock Fish. … Read more
At four years old, Maddilyn has already been through five carseats and let me tell you, they aren’t cheap! We started with the traditional infant carrier. It was cute and flowery but quickly outgrown and a baby with milk intolerance did … Read more
So my mom brought home another “surprise” for me. She called it a present and I knew right away it was not, in fact, a present. Presents are what you get on holidays and your birthday. You open them and … Read more
A few weeks ago, my plane touched down in Montgomery, Alabama for the media introduction of the New 2015 Hyundai Sonata. In addition to spending a few hours and a couple hundred miles getting to know the Sonata, I also … Read more